Distribution Key Account Manager

About the job

General Purpose:

• Own the relationship with Corsair’s distribution partners, serving as the primary point of contact and strategic advocate

• Meet and exceed sales targets and growth plans through distribution partners by driving sell-in and sell-through

• Manage the relationships with distributors to keep resellers and retail partners motivated to stock Corsair

• Maintain healthy in-stock rates and inventory levels through joint demand planning and replenishment oversight with distributors

• Negotiate and manage distribution agreements, terms, pricing, and program commitments

• Identify, onboard, and develop new distribution partners and business opportunities

• Manage a marketing budget and plan that supports distributor-driven sales

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Manage day-to-day relationships with distribution partners to ensure allocations, service levels, and expectations are met

• Lead regular business reviews with distributors, with a clear agenda, shared goals, and tracked action items; follow up accordingly

• Develop joint business plans with distributors that align sales targets, forecasts, inventory, and marketing investment

• Partner with the Business Units to align on distribution strategy and assortment with the goal of growing the overall Corsair business

• Partner with supply chain and operations to forecast demand, manage inventory, aging and resolve backorders and fulfillment issues

• Monitor distributor performance, inventory, and sell-through weekly / monthly / quarterly, and report results and sales progress internally

• Coordinate channel marketing and promotions with distribution partners, and ensure programs are communicated and executed through the channel

• Prepare materials for distributor and partner reviews, including sales trends, inventory data, competitive data, and market insight

• Proactively assess and advise on solutions to internal and external challenges affecting the distribution relationship

• Monitor competitor activity and distributor behavior, and work with channel marketing to protect Corsair’s competitive position

• Identify strategic growth areas, including expanded coverage, new segments and new verticals, and incremental product availability through distribution

• Communicate distributor updates, program changes, and market feedback to the respective internal teams

• Build strong relationships with distribution leadership and partners at all levels; some travel required

• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet Corsair’s core values

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Enthusiastic, dependable, and relationship-driven

• 5+ years of experience in Sales, Distribution Management, Supply Chain Management, Product Management, and/or Account Management

• Working knowledge of distribution models, channel partner management, and inventory planning

• Experience negotiating and managing distributor agreements, terms, and joint business plans

• Intermediate experience with MS Office Suite; proficiency in Excel (charts, pivot tables, lookups, formulas) preferred for analyzing distributor sell-through and inventory data

• Experience and technical knowledge of the PC Gaming or PC Hardware market preferred

• Passion for technology and proactive in staying current on the latest products to market

• Well organized and process driven, with the ability to multitask quickly and efficiently

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to prioritize

• Exceptional written and verbal communication

• Ability to articulate a point of view and negotiate with distribution partners

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

About Us

CORSAIR (NASDAQ:CRSR), founded in 1994, is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gaming and streaming gear. With 21 different product lines, CORSAIR offers a complete range of products that help digital athletes perform at their peak and enable streaming creators to produce studio-quality content for their fans. CORSAIR has built a passionate base of loyal customers due to its gamer- and creator-centric design philosophy, commitment to high performance, and professional quality.

The company has received more than 4,000 product awards and has a footprint that reaches customers in more than 75 countries. CORSAIR also includes subsidiary brands Elgato, which provides premium studio equipment and accessories for content creators, SCUF Gaming, which builds custom-designed controllers for competitive gamers, ORIGIN PC, a builder of custom gaming and workstation desktop PCs and laptops, Drop, a community-driven company that designs and curates enthusiast keyboards and peripherals, and Fanatec, a leading manufacturer of high-end sim racing hardware.

BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Bonus

• 401K Plan

• Tuition Assistance

• Employee Discount Purchase Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• Generous paid time off and holidays

• Pet Insurance

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 8994
• Job Category: Sales
• Posting Date: 2026-11-12
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 115 North McCarthy Blvd., Milpitas, CA, 95035, US ()